YEARLY HIGH
0.0241 KGS
YEARLY LOW
0.0224 KGS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0236 KGS

2021 UGX to KGS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the UGX to KGS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 4, valuing the pair at 0.0241. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 12, dropping to 0.0224.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0017 KGS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0226 to the December average rate of 0.0239, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.31% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.0241 was up 4.22% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.0231, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 UGX based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 120 KGS
2020 Average 104 KGS
Yearly Trough Low 112 KGS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8.47 KGS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.0242
0.0225
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UGX to KGS Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 0.0233, compared to 0.0239 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0006 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0233
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0239

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was October, with a trading range of 0.0006 KGS (High: 0.0240 / Low: 0.0234). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 KGS (High: 0.0232 / Low: 0.0231).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0006
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0003 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0003

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2021: 0.0240) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.0213), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0027 (+12.61%).

2021 Avg (September) 0.0240
2020 Avg (September) 0.0213

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0228 0.0224 0.0226
February 0.0231 0.0228 0.0230
March 0.0232 0.0231 0.0231
April 0.0237 0.0231 0.0234
May 0.0240 0.0236 0.0238
June 0.0240 0.0237 0.0239
July 0.0239 0.0237 0.0238
August 0.0240 0.0238 0.0239
September 0.0241 0.0238 0.0240
October 0.0240 0.0234 0.0237
November 0.0240 0.0237 0.0239
December 0.0240 0.0237 0.0239